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Boca Raton, FL – June 02, 2025 – Lighthouse Guild announced it is awarding scholarships totaling $195,000 to 17 students from across the country who are legally blind and will be entering college or attending graduate school this fall.
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Since 2005, Lighthouse Guild’s Scholarship Program has awarded more than $3 million in college scholarships to students who are legally blind. Former recipients have gone on to successful careers as nurses, attorneys, teachers, engineers, chemists, composers, musicians, and neuroscientists.
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“Our scholarship program is a powerful investment in the future of students who are blind or have low vision,” said Thomas Panek, President and CEO of Lighthouse Guild. “These remarkable students have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and perseverance. We are proud to support them as they pursue their goals and contribute their talents to the world.”
The 2025 Lighthouse Guild scholarship recipients will be attending some of the nation’s most competitive colleges and universities. The awards are based on academic excellence and merit, helping students who are legally blind make a successful transition to higher education.
Andrew Feng, a resident of Boca Raton, FL, and a 2025 graduate of Saint Andrew’s School, is the winner of the $12,500 Lighthouse Guild Visual Aid Volunteers of Florida Scholarship and will be attending the University of Notre Dame.
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“Living with blindness has taught me the value of adaptation, resilience, and perseverance. My disability is about more than sight; it’s about perception. I’ve learned people with disabilities can do anything if on equal footing.”—Andrew Feng
I am committed to ensuring people with disabilities receive accommodations they need to compete equally and accomplish what they desire. I want them to believe in their potential—and for the people around them to set expectations high. Struggling shapes who we are, but believing in ourselves makes us worthy of the opportunities ahead.
Lighthouse Guild is committed to providing exceptional services that inspire people who are blind or visually impaired to reach their goals. Through vision rehabilitation, assistive technology, mental health services, and innovative programming, Lighthouse Guild is dedicated to breaking barriers and enhancing lives. For more information visit lighthouseguild.org
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